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ISM gears up for 2025 edition

ISM 2026 announces new formats, event program

The conference's diverse new program sets new content focus.
Candy Industry Staff
January 9, 2026

The conference covers the entire value chain: from raw materials, to production and packaging.


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Red decorated boxes of Fannie May chocolates on a shelf

Fannie May shares sweet innovation insights

The brand helps consumers celebrate with seasonal releases, at Christmas and year-round.
Jenni Spinner, Chief Editor, Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery
Jenni Spinner
January 8, 2026

A leader from the Ferrero confectionery brand talks about its recent winter holiday products and merriment, and shares a preview of the treats to come in 2026.


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SKITTLES Gummies Fuego

Mars aims to innovate with Skittles Gummies Fuego

In recent years, Gen Z consumers have been looking for more adventurous candies.
Lis Parker
Liz Parker Kuhn
January 7, 2026

We reached out to the brand to learn more about how the idea for the product came about.


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Huer Foods gets spicy with new gummies

Huer Foods gets spicy with new gummies

The company chats about its candy collab with Frank's RedHot.
Lis Parker
Liz Parker Kuhn
January 5, 2026

The brand's new product touches on the "swicy" (sweet and spicy) trend, and aims to deliver a bold, unexpected flavor experience, it says. 


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bazooka juicy drop mystery cube

Juicy Drop expands Gummy Mystery Cube universe

The brand cohosted a Twitch tournament, which streamed live on Dec. 21.
Candy Industry Staff
December 22, 2025

The livestream debuted an all-new shopping experience that allows consumers to discover and purchase the treat in real time without ever leaving the stream.


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Justin's introduces Peanut Caramel Nougat Chocolate bars

Hormel Foods establishes Justin's as standalone company

The brand will be 51% owned by a private investment firm.
Candy Industry Staff
December 19, 2025

The business includes products such as nut butters and USDA-certified organic chocolate confections.


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Whole Food Market brands

Whole Foods Market predicts 2026 trends

Consumers seek convenience, gut health, and feel-good design.
Candy Industry Staff
December 19, 2025

The retailer’s Trends Council spotlights eight shifts that reflect growing curiosity, creativity, and conscious consumer choices in the year ahead.


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Consumers crave better-for-you treats: Unreal

Consumers crave better-for-you treats: Unreal

Shoppers are wanting chocolate they loved growing up, but now made better.
December 19, 2025

The company uses natural ingredients to create colors without using artificial dyes or additives.


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Pladis Global converts to sustainable packaging

Pladis Global converts to sustainable packaging

The brand is changing up how its American confections are presented.
Candy Industry Staff
December 18, 2025

The chocolatier is partnering with a European paper producer to transition to a more sustainable alternative.


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Holiday packaging lights up consumer emotion

Holiday packaging lights up consumer emotion

A marketing agency investigates whether seasonal products resonate with shoppers.
Tristan Findlay
December 18, 2025

System1 uncovers why holiday candy wins with shoppers even when stated preference does not budge.


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